Detroit Tigers - PlayerWatch

October 22, 2013|Reuters

3B Miguel Cabrera may need surgery to repair a groin strain, GM Dave Dombrowski said Oct. 21. Dombrowski said Cabrera was dealing with a Grade 2-3 groin strain through the late stages of the season. Cabrera will see a specialist and may need surgery this offseason. It is unclear whether an operation could prevent him from being available for spring training or the start of the 2014 season. Cabrera, 30, hit .348 with 44 home runs and 137 RBIs during the regular season, and he is a candidate to repeat as the American League MVP. In 11 postseason games, Cabrera hit .262 with two home runs and nine strikeouts, and he appeared to be inhibited by his injury.